At the Post Office Field, the Ennis 2040 DAC is planning to build an elevated boardwalk over the River Fergus. It's claimed the development will provide the equivalent of €7m in health benefits, with a study carried by AECOM stating the new place to socialise and exercise will significantly reduce mortality rates and workplace absenteeism. But 'Han…

Plans for unprecedented investment in "underperforming Ennis" have once again been met with sharp criticism from local protest groups, despite new assurances from the local authority.It follows a briefing from the Ennis 2040 board at Áras Chontae An Chláir yesterday, which heard the town is falling well behind the likes of Castlebar, Athlone and Tr…

On this week’s episode of Taste Of The Week, Alan Morrissey welcomed Jacques Brennan to the show. Jacques is the owner of the Vegan Factory and Shop in O’Briensbridge and is also the author of Hungry Soul.This week, Jacques prepared Creamy Mushroom Spicy Penne.By Clare FM

Eoin Reardon, a carpenter from West Cork, has amassed over two million followers on the social media channel TikTok, showing people traditional Irish woodworking and sharing his love of the craft with his many, many followers!To find out more about the craft and his online TikTok journey, Alan Morrissey spoke with Eoin on Thursday's Morning Focus.…

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus.Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com.This week, Petrina talked about how to manage school holidays.By Clare FM

A very big occasion is coming up soon for St. Flannan’s College, and particularly some of its former pupils.The occasion in question is the 50th anniversary of those students who sat their Leaving Cert at St. Flannan’s in 1974. To take a trip down memory lane, and find out details on the planned reunion for those students, Alan Morrissey was joined…

The Clare-based Chair of Sadaka, the Ireland-Palestine Alliance, believes it'll soon be "political or logically" impossible for Ireland to have any dealings with Israel.The comments come as the Taoiseach has told the President of the Palestinian Authority that Ireland's decision to recognise the Palestinian state was to keep hopes for a two-state s…

A daily non-stop service linking Shannon to New York will return to the skies this weekend for the first time in five years. Delta Airlines, will resume its direct route to JFK Airport at 12.50pm on Saturday and will be the only operator in Ireland providing such a service. A Boeing 767 aircraft will be deployed for the route, meaning there will be…

There are calls for more new social housing schemes to be spread throughout West Clare as a matter of urgency.It comes as over 400 households in the region are awaiting an offer of social housing from the local authority. There are currently plans to construct 17 social honmes in Kilrush by 2025, with a further 61 units due to come on stream betwee…

Former pupils from St. Flannans College have a momentous occasion edging closer on their calenders.Its the 50th anniversary of those students who sat their leaving cert at the Ennis based school in 1974.The planned reunion is set to take place at St. Flannan's College on Friday night where the former students will take a nostalgic tour through the …

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fiona Duffy and Barry Duffy, the co-organisers involved with a charity cycle taking place this Sunday, the 26th of May.Participants will cycle over 900km, with all proceeds going to four different charities.You can find the GoFundme link here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/amanda-boylan-nee-duf…

Ireland will formally recognise Palestine as an independent state from the 28th of May.The Taoiseach, Simon Harris says it's important Ireland is on the right side of history. He noted how important independence was to Ireland and wants to extend this to Palestine in its darkest hour.However, Israel’s reaction was quick, with its foreign minister i…

On ‘Clare Women in Business ‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets retired nurse and Nordic Walking instructor Joanne Burke.By Clare FM

Clare County Council insists all efforts will be made to replace any parking lost to developments under the Ennis 2040 strategy. It's after a heated meeting at Áras Chontae An Chláir yesterday, in which the Ennis 2040 DAC stated the Abbey Street project could create 141 permanent jobs and would be profit making within seven years of completion. Acc…

The UL Hospitals Group is being urged to outsource MRI scans to the private sector in the MidWest in order to alleviate chronic waiting lists. New HSE figures show that 6,720 patients are currently on a waiting list for an MRI scan at University Hospital Limerick, with 44% waiting longer than 18 months. Works to extend the Radiology Department at U…

Fear has been expressed the number of patient deaths will grow at University Hospital Limerick without an urgent enhancement of services at Ennis General.New HSE figures show that 239 patients have died in the Emergency Department at UHL since 2019, which is more 22% above that of the next busiest facility on the Western Seaboard, Galway University…

A member of Clare County Council's housing committee claims government policy has failed middle income earners in this county.It follows an independent report from the housing commission which estimates that 56,000 homes need to built from next year until 2034 in order address existing deficits and meet future demand.Last month, construction commen…

A Shannon shopkeeper has hit out over litter levels in the area, describing the situation as "unmanageable".Fresh calls are being made for additional bins to be provided in the town, amid complaints of consistent and widespread littering.Shannon is the latest community in Clare where littering, illegal dumping and fly tipping are being reported.The…

A Clare business is hoping to claim a prestigious national accolade for its efforts to help people suffering from drug addiction.Ennis based Atlantic Clinical Packaging will be representing the county in the finals of the National Enterprise Awards at the Mansion House in Dublin tomorrow evening.The company specialises in one-use harm reduction pro…

2024 is the year that sees Clare Camogie celebrate its 90th anniversary, with a programme of events planned for the coming months to mark that milestone.This weekend sees Clare begin the All-Ireland senior championship with a home tie against Down in Cusack Park, and ahead of that, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was joined by a host of guests to reflect …

It is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner.Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.In our latest installment of Seanchaí Co…

The Woodstock Hotel will be the venue for the Connecting Communities Expo taking place this Thursday, the 23rd May from 4pm – 7pm.The Expo offers attendees a unique opportunity to discover how they can make a difference in their communities through volunteering.To find out more, on Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sarah Ferri…

Littering, illegal dumping, and fly tipping are issues that seem to persist in parts of Clare and in Shannon, which has proven to be both a consistent and widespread problem.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Cllr. Donna McGettigan, Cathaoirleach of Shannon, MD and Sinn Fein Local Election Candidate.Alan was also joined by Keith McN…

A Clare TD is arguing Ireland can't afford to turn its nose to any type of housing following a damning report by the Housing Commission. The expert body, which was established by the Housing Minister to examine housing issues, has submitted its report which calls for a "radical strategic reset of housing policy" to the Department. Based on populati…

Elected representatives in Ennis are being called on to stop "grandstanding and name-calling" and instead focus on working for the town's future. The comments from local election candidate Hillary Tonge come ahead of Ennis 2040 DAC's presentation to Clare County Council, which was due to take place last week, but has been deferred to this afternoon…

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast.On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal discussed Andalusia and locations that are worth a visit in Córdoba and Seville.By Clare FM

Spanish Point will be the location for what is being described as a “series of special immersive, sensory & bilingual experiences by the sea” this coming weekend.Soundscapes and Seascapes, which takes place from Friday to Sunday, will allow participants to connect to our sense of place through our connection to the landscape and weaving in the Iris…

It's claimed a state acceptance of poverty is leading to detrimental outcomes for disadvantaged children in Clare.It comes as the Ombudsman for Children's report for 2023, shows 14 complaints were made over public services for children in this county, with almost 1,800 complaints lodged nationwide.46% of complaints related to TUSLA or health servic…

An academic in this region expects the issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli Government figures to have significant political and legal consequences.Joe Biden has described the ICC Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, as well as senior Hamas leaders,…

Clare's Dog Warden is issuing a renewed warning after an incident involving visitors to a popular West Clare beach.On Sunday, a boxer dog at Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg was judged to have posed a danger while a group of photographers and family with young children were on the beach.A €300 fine was subsequently issued to the owners under the Control …

A Clare-born writer is set to have her legacy secured in this county with the renaming of a library in her honour this evening.An event taking place later on will officially mark the renaming of Scariff Public Library to the Edna O'Brien Library, following a unanimous decision by East Clare local representatives earlier this year.Born in Tuamgraney…

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Director of the Burns Study Centre in Ennis.This week, John discussed the benefits of being a teacher and gave advice to those seeking a career in teaching.By Clare FM

Clare’s Gillian Donnellan is continuing her preparations, as she gets ready to represent Clare at the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival.The Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, which has been held in Athboy, Co. Meath, since 1987, is a volunteer-run festival organised by Meath Macra na Feirme. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Gi…

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with the Principal of Kildysart National School, Kathleen Ryan to discuss the urgent road safety issues impacting their community. Kathleen shares insights on the challenges faced by students and parents, and outlines the school’s initiatives to promote safer streets. Picture (c) Kildysart NS Parents…

Clare Minor Hurling Manager Brian O'Connell After Munster Final LossBy Clare FM

The HSE has told Clare County Council that 15% of patients are responsible for accessing 50% of available services in the MidWest. It comes as HSE MidWest Regional Executive Officer Sandra Broderick held a behind closed doors meeting with elected representatives yesterday to discuss local service deficits, including ambulance response times and eme…

Flooding on farmland is said to be one of the foremost concerns of people in West Clare. Following excessive rainfall in recent months, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine has recently told the Dáil it would be "premature to consider providing a grant scheme to farmers to develop land drains on their boundaries". 12,000 people, o…

Niamh Blake, a primary school teacher from Kilbaha, will be hosting a fundraiser later this week.The event in Kilkee will take place on Friday, starting around 9 pm in the Central Bar in Kilkee. It is in aid of the West Clare Cancer Center and Nurture Africa.To Find Out more Alan Morrissey spoke with Niamh on Monday's Morning Focus.…

Fear has been expressed that renters in Clare will be unable to save for their own homes as the monthly price of tenancies continues to heavily outweigh its mortgage equivalent.According to Daft.ie's latest report, the average price of renting a two-bed home here is now €1,035, but the same property would cost just €520 in monthly mortgage repaymen…

The Clare branch of Samaritans claims even a short phone call with one of its volunteers can be of "tremendous help" to someone in difficulty.The charity's newly-published Impact Report for 2023 has revealed that its 1,500 volunteers answered 400,000 phone calls last year, and has called for additional government support to bolster its services.A d…

A European election candidate for this region believes Ireland needs to opt out of the EU migration pact to retain control over the number of Asylum Seekers entering the country.In March, Justice Minister Helen McEntee received approval to opt into measures of the pact which will include a greater emphasis on returning unsuccessful International Pr…

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrisssey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on how to grow lavender at home in the garden. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.…

On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy.Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County.This week, Siobhán discussed the Don Quixote Film, the Circus, the Tuamgraney Festival and much more!…

Clare FM's Syl O'Connor & Tommy Guilfoyle call the action as Clare beat Waterford in a dramatic Munster SHC tie in Cusack ParkBy Clare FM

The Ancient Parish of Moynoe nOrbraighe County Clare is the title of the latest book by Gerard Madden.It will be launched in Scariff this Friday, on the 24th of May at McNamara’s Bar, at 8pm.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by author, Gerard Madden on Monday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

Concerns are being expressed by residents over road safety in relation to one of the roads in Shannon. The issue is one that has been on the minds of the locals for years.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Niamh O’Callaghan, member of the Love Shannon Community Group and Shannon residents Siobhán and John Spillane.…

Pat and Faye Shortt will be bringing their comedy show “Knuckle Down” on tour to Miltown Malbay Community Centre on Saturday, the 25th of May. To find out more about the upcoming show, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat and Faye Shortt on Monday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

Frustration has been expressed at the lack of progress on a long-awaited sewerage scheme in East Clare. Clare County Council was informed last December that its applications to connect the unsewered settlements of Broadford and Cooraclare to wastewater infrastructure had been approved, but no timeframe on the delivery of the projects has been provi…

It's claimed the people of North Clare are being denied access to public transport due to a lack of infrastructure. In the local authority's 2023 Clare survey, 62% of respondents in the Ennistymon Electoral Area said there was an infrequent number of daily bus services in the region. The National Transport Authority is currently progressing with tw…

Brian Lohan After Waterford WinBy Clare FM